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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.70, 716.58 and 203.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.70, 716.58 and 203.79 is: 305.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.70 : 716.58 = 203.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.70/716.58 = 203.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.70x = 716.58 × 203.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.70x = 146,027.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,027.24/477.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.69

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